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Wax Muesum Character: King Henry VIII by: Ryan Cooper

By jamesbond007
  • Jun 28, 1491

    Henry's birth

    Henry's birth
    Henry VIII was born at Greenwich Palace. His parents were Henry VII and Elizabeth of York.
  • May 2, 1502

    Prince Arthur Died

    Prince Arthur Died
    Henry's older brother Arthur died. This made Henry next in line for becoming King of England.
  • Apr 22, 1509

    New King of England

    New King of England
    Henry VIII was named King of England instead of his brother, Arthur, due to his early death. He was crowned at age 17.
  • Jun 11, 1509

    First Marriage

    First Marriage
    King Henry got married at the age of 17 to Catherine of Aragon.
  • Jun 24, 1509

    Henry VIII was crowned King of England.

    Henry VIII was crowned King of England.
    Henry was crowned at Westminster Abbey.
  • Jan 1, 1511

    Prince Henry was born

    Prince Henry was born
    Catherine of Aragon gave birth to Prince Henry, who died 52 days later.
  • Feb 18, 1516

    Princess Mary was born.

    Princess Mary was born.
    Catherine of Aragon gave birth to Princess Mary.
  • Nov 14, 1532

    Henry married Anne Boleyn

    Henry married Anne Boleyn
    Henry married Anne Boleyn in a secret ceremony while he was still married to Katherine.
  • May 23, 1533

    Henry divorces Catherine of Aragon

    Henry divorces Catherine of Aragon
    Henry VIII renounced the power of the Pope so he could divorce Catherine. He was not happy with her because she did not have a son. They were married for almost 25 years.
  • Sep 7, 1533

    Princess Elizabeth was born.

    Princess Elizabeth was born.
    Anne Boleyn gave birth to Princess Elizabeth.
  • Nov 1, 1534

    Henry VIII was declared Supreme Head of the Church of England

    Henry VIII was declared Supreme Head of the Church of England
    Henry VIII was named the only Supreme Head on earth of the Church of England.
  • May 19, 1536

    Anne Boleyn was executed

    Anne Boleyn was executed
    Anne Boleyn was beheaded at the Tower of London. They were married for 3 years.
  • May 30, 1536

    Henry VIII married Jane Seymour

    Henry VIII married Jane Seymour
    Henry married Jane Seymour only 11 days after anne's beheading.
  • Oct 12, 1537

    Prince Edward was born

    Prince Edward was born
    Jane gave birth to Prince Edward. Edward was Henry's only son who survived. He later became King.
  • Oct 24, 1537

    Jane Seymour died

    Jane Seymour died
    Jane died of blood poisoning only 12 days after Edward was born. Henry did not re-marry for 3 years.
  • Jan 6, 1540

    Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves

    Henry VIII married Anne of Cleves
    Anne was a German noblewoman. They got married to form ties between England and Germany. They got divorced 6 months later.
  • Aug 5, 1540

    Henry married Catherine Howard

    Henry married Catherine Howard
    Henry married Catherine only 19 days after his divorce to Anne Cleves. Henry was 48 years old and she was 17.
  • Feb 13, 1542

    Catherine Howard was executed

    Catherine Howard was executed
    Catherine was beheaded at the Tower of London. She was unfaithful to Henry because she didn't like how large he was.
  • Jul 12, 1543

    Henry married Catherine Parr

    Henry married Catherine Parr
    Henry married Catherine Parr one year after Catherine Howard's beheading. He was 52, she was 31.
  • Jan 28, 1547

    Henry VIII died.

    Henry VIII died.
    Henry VIII died when he was 55 years old. His son Edward became the new King of England.
  • Feb 16, 1547

    Henry was buried

    Henry was buried
    Henry's body was buried at St. George's Chapel at Windsor next to his old wife Jane Seyomur.